Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update, September 27, 2005 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Coming to Philadelphia, PA October 1 * Keith and Stephanie Bindlestiff join Midnight Circus in Chicago for October * Keith and Stephanie Bindlestiff crusing the high seas in November & December * Bindlestiff Seeks a Venue for 2006 Winter NYC Season * Cirkus now booking 2006 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus headquarters faces eviction * Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is coming to Philadelphia! Two Shows Only! Saturday, October 1st Buckaroo Bindlestiff Wild West Show – for Kids Location: Inn Yard Park (Ridge Ave. @ Stanton Street), Philadelphia, PA Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus gallops into East Falls for a Yee-Haw Cirkus Hoe-Down! Join Miss Philomena, Mr. Pennygaff, and Piano Pete for an action-packed peek at the Old West. You'll see fancy Lasso Twirling, fast-draw Six-Gun Spinning, comedy juggling and high stepping! You'll hear the melodic music of Piano Pete and jump to the crackity-cracking of Miss Philly's precision target bullwhips! After the show, you can learn to spin a rope just like a real Cowpoke! All ages are welcome to this free, family fun event. ALSO Saturday, Oct. 1st Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents: "From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs" Location: Germantown Cricket Club, 411 W Manheim St., Philadelphia Time: 8:00 pm Tickets: $20 includes admission and dessert An evening of sophisticated Cabaret comedy presented by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus- see for yourself why New York City's most acclaimed neo-Vaudevillians have gotten the whole country talking! Bindlestiff infuses the traditions of circus, vaudeville and sideshow with a quirky contemporary style making for a fascinating evening of entertainment. You'll breathlessly witness sword swallowing and gleeful broken glass dancing! You'll squirm in your seats as Philomena chooses a lucky audience member to hold targets for her precision bullwhip cracking act! Goggle at Mr Pennygaff's innovative use of latex balloons to catch himself a gal. Tap your toes to the bouncy rhythms of Peter Bufano's masterful keyboard manipulations, and enjoy a most unusual comedic juggling number... It's smart, sexy and funny. Suitable for ages 18 and up. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus comes to Chicago Bindlestiff Family Cirkus members join Midnight Circus at Daley Plaza for Halloween 2005!!! See a Frightful Family Reunion! The Windy City's favorite Halloween tradition returns for the 8th year in a row. Amazing Acrobatics & Sensational Storytelling come together in the very heart of Chicago. Daley Plaza is transformed into Pumpkin Plaza and the international cast of characters takes to the skies, defying gravity and tickling the funny bone in the unique style of Chicago's one and only Midnight Circus, and members of New York City's Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Featured Bindlestiffs include Keith Nelson, Stephanie Monseu, and Adam Kuchler. October 14-31 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11:30am, 12:30pm & 2:00pm Thursday thru Sunday 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 5:30pm & 7:00pm Friday October 14, Opening Night 5:30pm & 7:00pm only Daley Plaza Chicago Frighteningly Fun & Fantastically FREE!!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keith and Stephanie Bindlestiff performing on the High Seas November 18 through December 18, Keith and Stephanie Bindlestiff will be clowning, juggling, and generally entertaining on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. If you are looking to cruise with the comical duo, send us an email, and we can give you more details. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus Seeks Venue for 2006 Winter Season BFC seeks a venue to host and co-produce our 2006 Winter NYC season. This ten year tradition is looking for a 99 to 200 seat theater that can accommodate the needs of a variety arts show. The 2006 season will feature the Cavalcade of Youth and BFC Variety Cabaret. If you have any notions of a venue, please let us know. Venues interested in hosting just the Cavalcade of Youth or the Cabaret will be considered. If you have notions or questions contact keith@bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is now booking 2006 The Bindlestiffs are now booking 2006. Whether you are looking for a complete stage show, walk around entertainment, amazing acts, outdoor festival productions, or daredevil spectacles, Bindlestiff offers all your entertainment needs. We also expect to do a bit of touring in 2006, so venues wanting to host a night/weekend of Cirkus should contact us. For more details email stephanie@bindlestiff.org or cirkus@bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BFC Headquarters faces eviction. It looks like the battle to stay in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, NY may not continue for much longer. After over a decade, gentrification has taken its toll. Our office, rehearsal space and home as we know is to soon change. This will leave two circuses, Autonomedia, and a number of artists without a home base. Stay tuned for updates. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009 Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org